Families heading to Dubai for that summer family holiday with the kids and were planning on checking out world’s tallest tower. May just want to take a rain check as it looks like the tower is closed indefinitely a month after opening, according to a report on smh.com.au
“the world’s tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed to the public a month after its lavish opening, disappointing tourists headed for the observation deck and casting doubt over plans to welcome its first permanent occupants in the coming weeks.”
“Electrical problems are partly to blame for the closure of the Burj Khalifa’s viewing platform – the only part of the half-mile high tower open yet. But a lack of information from the spire’s owner left it unclear whether the rest of the largely empty building – including dozens of elevators meant to whisk visitors to the tower’s more than 160 floors – was affected by the shutdown.”
“The indefinite closure, which began on Sunday, comes as Dubai struggles to revive its international image as a cutting-edge Arab metropolis amid nagging questions about its financial health.”
So what does this mean, well the tower may be closed and Dubai may have a few money issues. However there are some great deals now starting to flood the travel market from Dubai.
There is still plenty of other great things to do and see in Dubai, and rates at some of the best hotels have never been more affordable for families wanting to stay in a five star Dubai hotel.
Did you manage to get up and check the view from the Worlds tallest tower? Let us know we would love to hear what it was like.
